Lake City VFW

Euchre tourney is March 25

Mar 15, 2023

The next monthly euchre tournament at the Lake City VFW has been postponed from March 18 and will be held instead on Saturday, March 25. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $5. Lake City VFW Post 8729 is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

Euchre tourney is Feb. 5

Feb 1, 2023

The next monthly euchre tournament at the Lake City VFW will be Sunday, Feb. 5. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play begins at 1 p.m. The cost is $5. Lake City VFW Post 8729 is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

Lots of stüff and things to do

Feb 1, 2023

Whether you like to ice golf, go around in circles, dance, snow shoe, ski, hike, play bingo, or play euchre, the Lake City area is a pretty happening place to be this weekend. The weather looks promising as well, with highs in the low-to-mid 30s on both Saturday and Sunday. The Lake City Chamber...

Euchre tourney Jan. 28

Jan 25, 2023

There is to be a euchre tournament on Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Lake City VFW. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. Play starts at 1 p.m. The entry fee is $5. The Lake City VFW is located at 115 N. Franklin St., Lake City.

Bingo continues at VFW

Jan 18, 2023

The Lake City VFW reported lots of Bingo players Sunday, Jan. 15. Audrey Watson (left) was the caller and Judy Burfeind (center) and Betsy White were the auditors. Bingo will be held again this Saturday, Jan. 21. Lunch starts at noon, followed by Bingo at 1 p.m. It’s organized by the VFW Auxiliary...

VFW donates $1,500 toward school tubas

Jan 11, 2023

VFW Post 8729 presents a $1,500 check to the Lake City High School band to help with the purchase of new tubas. Pictured, from left: VFW Quartermaster Wally Banks, Lake City High School students Resa Laqua and Isaac Laqua, Becky Laqua of the Lake City Music Boosters, and Tom Brown of the Lake City...

Euchre at VFW

Dec 7, 2022

A euchre tournament will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Lake City VFW. The cost is $5. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m.

Miller wins Voice of Democracy essay contest

Nov 23, 2022

The Lake City VFW Post 8729 and its Auxiliary have announced that Caleb Miller is the winner of its Voice of Democracy Scholarship. Miller, a 10th grader at Lincoln High School, was awarded $200 for his entry at the local level. “The Voice of Democracy competition provides high school students...

Tighe wins local Patriot’s Pen essay contest

Nov 23, 2022

Lake City VFW 8729 and its auxiliary have announced the winners of its Patriot’s Pen essay contest at St. John’s Lutheran School. Kylie Tighe won first place and $125, Anthony Gonzalez won second place and $100, Leah Harteneck won third place and $75, and in fourth place was Cassidy Tomforde, who...

VFW donates $2,000 to high school bowling team

Oct 12, 2022

On Saturday, Oct. 8, prior to the home bowling meet at Port 104, VFW Post 8729 presented the Lake City High School Bowling Team with a check for $2,000 to help with expenses for the expanding program. Pictured accepting the check are Captains Resa Laqua and Jaxson Kohrs with VFW members Wally Banks...